COVER LETTER

Dear sir/madam,

Your advertisement for an experienced Demi chef de partie caught my eye, and as I appear to be a perfect match for this position, I am eagerly applying for the vacancy as an accomplished experienced with over 6 years experience in hospitality, I am well positioned to join your company and make an immediate positive impression. My key areas of expertise include, but are not limited to the following;

A solid background in cooking and welcoming new ideas.

Pre-opening team of great chefs under guidance of Award winning 2 Michelin-star Chef Tom Aikens and his developmental chef Claudio Illuminati.

Possessing a convincing track record in culinary

Having a well-deserved reputation for preparing quality, healthy, organic foods and maintaining good hygienic standards.

I believe that my skills, experience, and reputation for excellence can greatly enhance your company’s already impressive performance.

I have a proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives.

I am comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and I firmly believe that your needs and my skills are an excellent match.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

I look forward to your call and email in a few days’ time to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time.

Yours sincerely,

YUSUF GBOLAHAN LIGALI

CURRICULUM VITAE

YUSUF GBOLAHAN LIGALI

Mobile : +971*********

Email : addn3a@r.postjobfree.com

Civil Status : Single

Nationality : Nigerian

Date of Birth : 17/05/1986

Visa Status : employment visa

Current Address : Building C70, Al Rawdhat, Abu Dhabi, UAE

OBJECTIVES

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a Demi Chef De Partie in your organization where my abilities and potential can be effectively utilized and which offers opportunity for professional development and performance-based growth.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

4 years of experience in 5 star hotels (hot and cold kitchen respectively), great culinary skills, and knowledge of menu preparation with hygienic standards gave me the privilege to be among the pre-opening team of great chefs under guidance of 2 Michelin-starred winning head chefs Tom Aikens and Claudio Illuminati at The Edition Hotel Abu Dhabi, UAE.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

*“A la carte” Fine Dining * Pre-opening * Healthy organic recipes * Food Hygiene certificates

* Self-motivated * Good communicator * Butchery skills *Very energetic, result oriented and organized

* Team building skills * Confident, dynamic and fast learner * Ability to adapt to new environment

* Positive Thinker * An efficient team player who can increase proficiency and productivity

* Able to prioritize workload & work under pressure to meet deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

THE EDITION HOTEL, ABU DHABI, UAE

Position: The Market – Demi Chef De Partie

Duties & Responsibilities:

By implementing the policies and procedures in operating the kitchen

Monitor related equipment, reporting any problems or inconsistencies to the Chef in charge

Maintaining clear communications with the sous chef including all related internal communication

Working for large and small banquet event such as orientation, coffee break,lunch menu, cooperate event and dinner

Enforcing strict health and hygiene standard

Ensure adequacy of supply at the cooking stations.

Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margin.

Checking periodic expiry dates and proper storage of food items in sections

Daily feedback collection and reporting of issues as they arise.

Coordinating the daily task with the sous chef

Ensuring highest level of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food cost on a daily basis.

SEPTEMBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2019

THE EDITION HOTEL (PRE-OPENING TEAM), ABU DHABI, UAE

Position: The Market - Commi 1

Duties & Responsibilities:

By implementing the policies and procedures in operating the kitchen

Monitor related equipment, reporting any problems or inconsistencies to the Chef in charge

Maintaining clear communications with the chef de partie including all related internal communication

Working for large and small banquet event such as orientation, coffee break,lunch menu, cooperate event and dinner

Perform other related duties as required.

AUGUST 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2018

AL HABTOOR CITY (HILTON HOTEL, HABTOOR PALACE LXR, V BY CURIO COLLECTION) DUBAI, UAE

Position: Commi 2

NOVEMBER 2017 - AUGUST 2018

AL HABTOOR CITY (WESTIN HOTEL, ST. REGIS HOTEL, W HOTEL) DUBAI, UAE

Position: Commi 2

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working for large and small banquet event such as orientation, coffee break,lunch menu, cooperate event and dinner

Preparing mise en place including chopping vegetables, portioning, stocking stations, organizing ingredients, partly cooking some food and storing food

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, boilers, grills, and roasters

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist

Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently

Set-up and break down work station for opening and closing shifts of the kitchen such as hot & cold line and Banquet kitchen

Ensure order quality and quantity prior to serving

Monitors related equipment, reporting any problems or inconsistencies to the Sous Chef

Performs other related duties as required

Preparation of ingredients for more senior chefs

Maintaining clear communications with the chef de partie including all related internal communication.

AUGUST 2015 - OCTOBER 2017

SWICH GOURMET RESTURANT, DUBAI, UAE

Position: Commi chef / Saj Bread Maker

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparing mise en place

Assisting in stock rotation

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensures consistency in taste and presentation of all food items

Making of saj breads for the restaurant, outdoor catering and events

Baking cakes for outdoor events and catering

Ensuring all stations in the kitchen are clean as per high standards of food hygiene.

DECEMBER 2013 - JULY 2015

FDEDERAL PALACE HOTEL LAGOS, NIGERIA

Position: Commi 2

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist other chefs in preparing salads.

Ensuring a positive and professional working environment through the kitchen.

Maintaining clear communications with the chef de partie including all relative internal communication.

Abiding to all hygienic/safety procedure as per hygienic program of the company.

Monitoring kitchen maintenance and reporting any defect of operating equipment to chef in charge.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD:

OCTOBER 2012 - AUGUST 2013

KC GAMING NETWORK NIGERIA, OSOGBO BRANCH, NIGERIA

Position: Cashier

MAY 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2012

SHOPRITE NIGERIA IKEJA, LAGOS NIGERIA

Position: Sales representative

JANUARY 2010 – APRIL 2011

CITICOLL INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, LAGOS, NIGERIA

POSITION: Administration Officer/ Personal Assistant

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATE of ROUXBE Online Culinary School (Level 1 and 2) SEPTEMBER 2019

CERTIFICATE of Food Allergies SEPTEMBER 2019

CERTIFICATE in Essential Food Training Safety (EFST) Abu Dhabi JANUARY 2019

CERTIFICATE in Marriott Hotel basic Food Hygiene Course (Dubai) DECEMBER 2017

CERTIFICATE in Basic Food Hygiene Course (Dubai) OCTOBER 2015

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in mass Communication DECEMBER 2013

CERTIFICATE in Entrepreneurship NOVEMBER 2011

ORDINARY NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Mass Communication OCTOBER 2010

PERSONAL SKILLS

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with both restaurant staff and customers

Attention to details

Ensuring that no “small details” are overlooked when baking, preparing or presenting food

Creativity

Ability to “think outside the box” and come up with new desserts and menus

Teamwork

Working effectively with other kitchen staff in a fast-paced and busy working environment

Multitasking

Possess flexibility to simultaneously handle different kitchen responsibilities when required

HOBBIES

Watching and playing Football, workout, cooking, listening to music, traveling, reading, writing, meeting people from different countries and experiencing new cultures.

REFERENCES

Will be provided upon request.

I hereby declare that above mention are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

YUSUF GBOLAHAN LIGALI

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